Costumes made/modeled by Yaya between 1999 - now.

Princess Kushinada - Orion

Why I chose to make this costume:

I have since long been a great fan of Masamune Shirow's work and was suggested Kushinada as a project years ago. I had been too busy to think about it until I found some beautiful Asian fabric that just begged to be used. As Dragoncon approached, I thought it would be fun to kick out this costume to wear.

How I made this costume:

While inspired by the first reference picture to the left (with the headpiece from the second image), I added details and change elements to suit my whim. I made up most of the patterns for this costume. The underbust corset is adored with trim and beading, the bustier, skirt and flaps lined and top-stitched. I sculpted the headpiece and crafted a plastic version of it through molding and casting. Hopefully soon I will find time to finish making all the jewelry, ribbons, etc.

Thoughts on this costume:

This costume makes me feel very elegant, and it''s fun to play with my floating ribbons of doom ^_^

About Yaya

Yaya Han® is one of only few cosplayers in the world to build a business in this hobby-ist community, but even after a decade of success, she strives to stay true to what got her into this field originally - fun and creativity. To this day, Yaya has made a myriad of costumes in the genres of anime, manga, video games, sci-fi, comic books and of course from her own original designs. Her intricate and lavish creations have won awards and acclaim worldwide, and she has been invited to appear as a Guest, Panelist, Judge, Performer and Host to hundreds conventions and other events all over the globe.